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Author of The Resistance
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This book was sublime bliss and a much needed decadent treat. Like I said before, I normally wait until an entire series is out before I start reading them. Largely because I read so much that I forget key points while I am waiting for the next part. This was one book that I am glad that I did not wait. It changed me. This duet is hands down two of the best in 2017.
I cannot wait to read about James. I also hope that Cruise and Shelly get their own books too. I am invested in these characters.
This book was everything. And by everything, I mean EVERYTHING. I didn't think I could love S.L. Scott anymore but I was wrong. After reading the Kingwood Duet I didn't think I could love characters more than Alexander and Sarah Jane. I was wrong. I LOVED Jason and Delilah.
We first met Jason in the Kingwood Duet. He was mysterious. He kept things close to his heart and appeared cold. You only saw the fragmented pieces of him. In Solace he isn't cold. He is delightful. He is romantic. He is warm. He finds his home and in doing so he manages to put the demons to rest. His pieces are no longer fragmented but they become whole. We get to see the glimpses of a man finally finding his solace. He just needed a little faith to get there.
Delilah. Good lord. This girl is like sunshine. She reminds me off all the goodness that the South has to offer. She remains positive and unbroken even though life has not been good to her in the years that Jason was away. She is a fighter and more importantly she is resilient.
This story is romantic. It is steamy. It is about getting a second chance at love and destiny. Sometimes you have to journey a different route than what you might have dreamed. As long as you get to your destination it doesn't matter in the long run how you got there. Just that you did.
I am forever thankful that I have been blessed with receiving an Advanced Reader Copy of three of S.L. Scott's books in exchange for honest reviews. Each book gets better and better (how that is even possible considering she is phenomenal in regards to writing I will never know). She has a specific way of making you truly feel the words as tangible emotions. You can close your eyes and picture yourself in the characters shoes-- feeling every smile, tear, pain, and or heartbreak they feel. Not an easy feat.
Do yourself a favor. Read this book. Savor this book. You won't be sorry.
This book gave us that story and so much more. This book did a great job of showing the mindset behind what made him the way he is. It gave us a chance to experience traumatic events that shaped him more than he let on. I don't even think he knew how much until he met Clara. Suzie gave him the answers he needed in the story in such a beautiful way that it was as if she was the angel. She gave him what he needed to heal and in such a beautiful way.
Clara. Dove. This sweet amazing woman. She is proof that beauty can exist among ugliness. And in her case, not just exist but grow. She is proof that bad experiences don't make you a victim but instead can shape your journey in the direction that you should be on. Sometimes, the universe has things already mapped out. It is in those moments that we experience what could be called coincidence. However, it is more than just being a coincidence because it is fate. Without that dark path it wouldn't have set the chain of events to be where you were meant to be. I lived a very tumultuous childhood. It was brutal, ugly, and the stuff of nightmares. I used to question it but I was given sage advice, "to every season there is a reason." It wasn't until I had my son that I realized that I had to go through that ugliness in order to be right where I was. It was for this reason that I connected with Clara so much. She reminded me of me. And that gave me a punch to the soul. Yet, it reminded me that one slight change would have altered my course. This story is a great example of that. Not only for Clara but for Cruise. It just shows how close their journey was and how it was meant to be.
The details that were given in this story and the flashbacks from the past for both Clara and Cruise were mind blowing, It made for plot twists that left my mouth agape. I found myself a couple of times muttering, "Well played Suzie", "Oh No SHE DIDN'T", and my favorite, "She is trying to make me cry" (nope, nada. no.) and she totally did. Ugly tears. Big. Ugly. Tears.
The characters were spot on, the side characters of family of Sarah Jane and Alex added depth in this story. Without them we would not have had this amazing story. Clara and Cruise are the stuff to dream about. They survived and they loved. Unconditionally. Their coming tougher was hope. The hope that everyone wishes for when they picture finding true love. Their chemistry was off the charts. They loved completely which just shows that true beauty was always supposed to shine. They just needed the other. They had steam, They had all the things that soulmates should have. Together they were perfect.
I am sad to see this series go. I have lost a little piece of my heart with them. Suzie does an excellent job of getting us invested in them; whether as a friend, a couple, or a dream boyfriend. They become our family.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review. This book and all of them from this series has been my honor to be allowed to read. They left a mark on my soul changing my template of whom I am and for that I am blessed. I am #ForeverAScottie
I cannot tell you enough to read this book. I said it with Sarah Jane and Alexander, and with Jason and Delilah but Cruise and Clara are my favorites. Read them all. Review them all. Enjoy the beauty of this entire saga.
Where do I even begin to describe this book without giving away spoilers? I knew Tulsa was going to be special when we first met him. His relationship with his nephew, Alfie, gave me that insight. What I didn't know was how special he was. He's a big boy (literally). This is a big book. We get to see him grow in many different ways. From being the youngest brother and fighting to have his passion/music discovered to one vacillating in being more than just a typical rockstar with a plethora of nameless groupies to choose from. I loved watching him grow into himself amidst wrestling with a few demons that appeared from his past.
Nikki. Good lord, this girl was so much more than a beauty queen face. I enjoyed watching her grow and blossom into the person she was destined to be. I loved the slow burn of watching these two discover each other without judgement. There were no pretenses but instead two friends that allowed love to grow from there.
In typical fashion, this author created a story and characters that sucked the audience in. From the first word I became immersed in the lives of the Crow brothers and the Faris family. There were laughs. There were moments that my heart melted. There were moments I fanned myself ( I might have had to check to make sure my iPad wasn't overheating). Finally, there were just moments when I found myself wishing that these characters were real.
I'm pretty positive that this author doesn't know how to write a bad leading man or his equally lovable female counterpart. Every time I tell myself that I cannot possibly love them more than the previous book. And every time I am wrong. EVERY. TIME. So I will just say again that Tulsa is my favorite of this author's leading men.... Until next time. I cannot wait for Rivers.
As always, I am forever thankful for finding this author. Her words make my world a better place. I know she is a bundle of nerves right now wondering how people are going to react to her work. She always is on every new book. I just need her to know that in typical fashion, she knocked this one out of the park (very much like her Houston Astros). I am proud to be #ForeverAScottie
To say that I have been eagerly awaiting for this book is an understatement. For weeks now, this author has been giving little snippets of this amazing story via pictures on social media. Each picture lured me in because they were aesthetically sublime. I figured that they were there to just build up the anticipation and would help enhance the story even though I know from experience that this author doesn't need any help because she always creates an amazing story. However, I was wrong. These pictures DID help her story but not in the way that I thought they would. It was as if by seeing those pictures the story came even more alive. Each scene in the book took on a new life. If I closed my eyes I could see the pictures and words become one as the story unfolded. This was MAGIC.
I need to preface this review that while Bennett could "technically be considered part of series following his brother's book, it is completely a standalone. I have adored these brothers from the beginning. I was always told to not pick favorites but I couldn't help myself. Bennett was always going to be my favorite. After reading this book, I can see why. He made my jaded heart into a believer that love can be selfless. He was this mountain of a man that lived up to his last name. Winter. This poor damaged girl with a warriors spirit and resilience. Together, they made me melancholy for Paris and also made me shake my fist at the Universe for not letting me experience love like this when I spent a summer there.
This book is filled with love, suspense, and secrets. However, it ultimately showed that love can always overcome any obstacle. This book is hands down my favorite of the brothers and in the top three of ALL of her books. I cannot recommend this book enough.
Author: S. L. Scott
Publisher: S.L. Scott
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
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"Forgot to Say Goodbye" by S. L. Scott
My Sentiments:
'Forgot to Say Goodbye' was a sweet story of Noah and Olivia coming together after a one-night stand. Later, they became co-workers, and that was when a big problem was presented. However, at this time, Noah had no clue as to what Olivia's problem was with him, but later, after finding out what it was... would he be able to rectify it?
The author did an excellent job with this story in giving the reader a good read of what happened almost two years after they were working together. Will Olivia be able to tell Noah now that they are reconnecting again?
This is where you must pick up this good read to see how well it all comes in this cute, sweet, steamy, heartwarming romantic story.
purchased this item on May 18, 2016 amz
Since I'm always looking for my next favorite author or my next favorite series, I have a lot of books by authors I haven't read before. This is one of those books.
While it is well written, it is not one I had an easy time reading. It just *lagged too much for me.
However, I would like to say, if you enjoy New Adult books that are very well written in the Rock Band type of story, you will very much like this one. Just remember it does 'Lag'. It is a good representation of a 'Between' book. What I mean by that is it is written in a 'Young Adult/New Adult' style.
*Lagged ~ comparative slowness, a space of time especially between related events or phenomena
This author is one of the best at rockstar romance. Even with two series (Resistance series and the Crow Brothers) she always manages to make the new ones unique. It is not the same old cookie-cutter romance with different names or slight changes. There is always a freshness about her stories that draw me in. And draw me in she does in this story.
From the prologue, I was stuck like a fly to molasses. I thought I could see the story in my head of how it would go. But then there were slight things that made me question it which only then further drew me in. This connection was fire. If I had never believed in Kismet before I sure do now. Dare and Weatherly were proof that dual flames exist. They were love personified. There were some minor issues that I had with the story but not enough for me to say anything without giving away the plot of this story so I won't.
Instead, I will say that not everything is as is it appears. Just read this book and enjoy the ride. I really hope that the author continues this and turn it into a series because I would love to see the other guys have their stories told too.
This author has always been a favorite of mine. She creates characters that are relatable and authentic. I'm drawn to their vulnerabilities and to their strengths. I felt that with Joshua and Chloe.
That being said, I struggled with some parts of this story and the plausibility of it being true. Especially, as the likelihood that Chloe's dad would have the pull that he did or that Josh didn't have the money when pinch came to shove. That being said, I still liked the characters and their connection. It seemed unrealistic to depend on a "memory". A memory, that seemed to not be as pivotal to the story as I had thought because remembering it didn't do anything other than to show what had been lost and why it was lost. I was going for more of a resolution with the father. The characters and their love kept this story going for me.
Even though this wasn't my favorite from this author, it still was a solid book. The cover is gorgeous too and fits how I pictured the characters.
Rhia airhoe knows how to creat a romance that could be a Hallmark movie. Meet cute, interesting and engaging characters and the perfect backdrop to fall in love.
Enjoyable and recommended.
A fun filled romance that had great characters, banter, chemistry, and serendipitous moments. This cover and knowing that this author always writes from the heart, made this a no brainer to read.
He is only devoted to her once he sees her so that's something, lots of angst, to and fro.
The plot is good i just hate the sleeping around.
Then years later he sees her but she doesn't know him at all.
Ben is amazing. Truly amazing, he is loyal and tries really hard to do what is best for Grace even though he wants her and their future so badly.
Quite an emotional story.
Everest
4.5 stars
I am not sure that there is anything that this author cannot write. She manages to draw via words an entire character(s) or scene to a degree that if you close your eyes you could picture them/it right before you. They seem tangible and real. They come with flaws. They have their insecurities. Yet, because of how they are portrayed you can feel what they feel. You get a birds-eye view of how their mind works. This is not something that is easy to do and yet this author does it flawlessly.
This is especially true of Everest and Singer. How often have we felt insecure around someone else, especially if in our mind they are a God or Goddess and we are just mere mortals? This book started out a bit slower than her other works but I knew that this author would not disappoint and she didn't. Everest became like the mountain and I wanted to climb him. Literally and figuratively. He was deliciousness in a God-like body. While he seemed immovable and unreachable it became apparent as the story progressed that there was more to his demeanor than what showed on the surface. Singer, how I adored her, I loved that she was such a free spirit. She loved wholly and unconditionally.
I cannot recommend this author enough. Every character she writes leaves its mark on your soul. Just when you think one character has one the top spot as book boyfriend then along comes another flawed hero and he takes the throne until the cycle repeats.
Bad Reputation: A Second Chance Billionaire Royal Romance
4.5 stars
A modern Day fairytale with a twist. Going in I knew this book was going to be special. As soon as Hutton met Ally in the bar, I knew that theirs was a connection made in the stars. The author did an exceptional job creating a new and improved version of how royalty works and one that I am all about supporting. She manages to weave a story with banter, and sincerity, and a whole lot of Southern Charm. I loved Hutton's brother, Everest, but Hutton has him beat in this book.
I loved everything about Hutton and his connection with his Princess. Even though the connection was there from the very start this was not an instant-love romance. Time was put into this relationship and I appreciated that. Aly was a princess with a gypsy soul. I am not sure if anything could truly have tamed her zest for life other than Hutton and it is that reason that further recertified why they were true soulmates.
This story shows that Happily ever after comes in a plethora of ways and that love ultimately triumphs...especially if it comes in the form of a strong stubborn Texan man not willing to lose his princess.
Force of Nature
The magic of words
To say that I have been eagerly waiting for this book is an understatement. For weeks now, this author has been giving little snippets of this amazing story via pictures on social media. Each picture lured me in because they were aesthetically sublime. I figured that they were there to just build up the anticipation and would help enhance the story even though I know from experience that this author doesn't need any help because she always creates an amazing story. However, I was wrong. These pictures DID help her story but not in the way that I thought they would. It was as if by seeing those pictures the story came even more alive. Each scene in the book took on a new life. If I closed my eyes, I could see the pictures and words become one as the story unfolded. This was MAGIC.
I need to preface this review that while Bennett could "technically be considered part of series following his brother's book, it is completely a standalone. I have adored these brothers from the beginning. I was always told to not pick favorites, but I couldn't help myself. Bennett was always going to be my favorite. After reading this book, I can see why. He made my jaded heart into a believer that love can be selfless. He was this mountain of a man that lived up to his last name. Winter. This poor damaged girl with a warrior’s spirit and resilience. Together, they made me melancholy for Paris and also made me shake my fist at the Universe for not letting me experience love like this when I spent a summer there.
This book is filled with love, suspense, and secrets. However, it ultimately showed that love can always overcome any obstacle. This book is hands down my favorite of the brothers and in the top three of ALL of her books. I cannot recommend this book enough.
I love all things about this author. She is one of my favorites for a plethora of reasons. The biggest reason being that she is one of the best at developing in-depth characters. This was the first time that I felt like there wasn't enough character development. Everything felt rushed and left me disconnected from them at times. I am not sure why this is. Maybe it is that the characters jumped in so fast before they fell the way that they did.
That being said, this is still good. I was caught up in the setting of the story and can definitely see why this would be an alluring summer read. I am curious as to how the story between Evan and Mallory will enfold as it did end on a cliffhanger. While this book is not my favorite that this author has written I still appreciate her devotion to her craft and for always wanting to ensure that her readers get a wonderful love story.
This author is one of the best at rockstar romance. Even with two series (Resistance series and the Crow Brothers) she always manages to make the new ones unique. It is not the same old cookie-cutter romance with different names or slight changes. There is always a freshness about her stories that draw me in. And draw me in she does in this story.
From the prologue, I was stuck like a fly to molasses. I thought I could see the story in my head of how it would go. But then there were slight things that made me question it which only then further drew me in. This connection was fire. If I had never believed in Kismet before I sure do now. Dare and Weatherly were proof that dual flames exist. They were love personified. There were some minor issues that I had with the story but not enough for me to say anything without giving away the plot of this story so I won't.
Instead, I will say that not everything is as is it appears. Just read this book and enjoy the ride. I really hope that the author continues this and turn it into a series because I would love to see the other guys have their stories told too.
This author did it again. She wrote a story that I became so invested in that I wanted them to be my real life friends. It was nice to have Johnny Outlaw and the boys make an appearance in this story too. She created amazing main characters as well as an adorable boy, and two brothers that I can only hope that the trust the author to use her words to tell their story.
Hannah. What a sweet selfless woman. She has has a pretty crappy life but it doesn't stop her from loving Alfie. She drops everything to make sure that he has the support system that he needs. Jet. Mmmm. This author writes the best men in all of her stories. My BBF list keeps getting bigger and bigger. I loved him. He tackles life head on and doesn't shirk his responsibilities. Whether he's promoting his band, being a dad to his Brothers and later Alfie, or how he loves Hannah unconstitutionally. He's 110% in. Their steamy times are hot. Yet, that wasn't what stole the show. It was Alfie. Such a smart little boy. I loved his personality.
I highly recommend this book or this author.
Where do I even begin to describe this book without giving away spoilers? I knew Tulsa was going to be special when we first met him. His relationship with his nephew, Alfie, gave me that insight. What I didn't know was how special he was. He's a big boy (literally). This is a big book. We get to see him grow in many different ways. From being the youngest brother and fighting to have his passion/music discovered to one vacillating in being more than just a typical rockstar with a plethora of nameless groupies to choose from. I loved watching him grow into himself amidst wrestling with a few demons that appeared from his past.
Nikki. Good lord, this girl was so much more than a beauty queen face. I enjoyed watching her grow and blossom into the person she was destined to be. I loved the slow burn of watching these two discover each other without judgement. There were no pretenses but instead two friends that allowed love to grow from there.
In typical fashion, this author created a story and characters that sucked the audience in. From the first word I became immersed in the lives of the Crow brothers and the Faris family. There were laughs. There were moments that my heart melted. There were moments I fanned myself ( I might have had to check to make sure my iPad wasn't overheating). Finally, there were just moments when I found myself wishing that these characters were real.
I'm pretty positive that this author doesn't know how to write a bad leading man or his equally lovable female counterpart. Every time I tell myself that I cannot possibly love them more than the previous book. And every time I am wrong. EVERY. TIME. So I will just say again that Tulsa is my favorite of this author's leading men.... Until next time. I cannot wait for Rivers.
As always, I am forever thankful for finding this author. Her words make my world a better place. I know she is a bundle of nerves right now wondering how people are going to react to her work. She always is on every new book. I just need her to know that in typical fashion, she knocked this one out of the park (very much like her Houston Astros). I am proud to be #ForeverAScottie
I am not sure that there is anything that this author cannot write. She manages to draw via words an entire character(s) or scene to a degree that if you close your eyes you could picture them/it right before you. They seem tangible and real. They come with flaws. They have their insecurities. Yet, because of how they are portrayed you can feel what they feel. You get a birds-eye view of how their mind works. This is not something that is easy to do and yet this author does it flawlessly.
This is especially true of Everest and Singer. How often have we felt insecure around someone else, especially if in our mind they are a God or Goddess and we are just mere mortals? This book started out a bit slower than her other works but I knew that this author would not disappoint and she didn't. Everest became like the mountain and I wanted to climb him. Literally and figuratively. He was deliciousness in a God-like body. While he seemed immovable and unreachable it became apparent as the story progressed that there was more to his demeanor than what showed on the surface. Singer, how I adored her, I loved that she was such a free spirit. She loved wholly and unconditionally.
I cannot recommend this author enough. Every character she writes leaves its mark on your soul. Just when you think one character has one the top spot as book boyfriend then along comes another flawed hero and he takes the throne until the cycle repeats.
To say that I had been waiting on this book would be an understatement. Rivers has piqued my attention since the first time I read about him. I knew his story was going to be good and good lord, I wasn't wrong.
I came into this story with an idea of what caused the split between him and Stella. I was wrong. So very wrong. I knew his nature from the previous books so I could only guess that I only had half of the story. Boy oh boy did I. He is beautiful and loyal and a true romantic.his love for Stella was admirable.
Stella. I'll be honest, she wasn't my favorite heroine that this author has written. She was wishy washy and that irked me. Especially, if their relationship had been so perfect with no secrets then I'm surprised that she behaved the way she did.it wasn't until about half way that my mind changed. Up to that point, I had just been liking her because Rivers did. When the past came out about her. That threw me. Hard. I wasn't expecting that twist.
That whole situation was awful. Yet, it was a great catalyst in creating the suspense and tension needed. However, I was frustrated with the resolution of that conflict. Brian confused me and not just the role he played in the story. This might just be me. It wasn't enough to not like the book. Especially, as This author does a phenomenal job at telling a story.
I'm looking forward to Ridge's story next.
“Is that what you are, Alexander? Are you a sin waiting to happen?” “I’m a sin waiting to be confessed.” “Then take me to church because I want to kiss you.”
So many beautiful moments. The characters were well written and the beautiful transitions between the past and the present were intrinsically interwoven to make a beautiful story. Alexander was beautifully portrayed as a man with flaws juxtaposed with heartfelt emotions. Sarah Jane while naive in many ways was feisty and resolute in her love for man. I adored her. She felt real and her emotions or self doubt were things that any woman would feel.
There are many twists and turns (several I did not see coming AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND) but I am eagerly awaiting the conclusion next month. I do not normally like cliffhangers in books but knowing that I don't have to wait long for the story to end makes me very happy.
Thank you S. L. Scott for giving me the chance to review your work. You have a gift for lulling me in with your mellifluous words and story. I am struggling to come up with the right words to do this book justice without giving away details. You would think since I have a Literature degree that would be easy. In this case it is not.